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Six questions to answer that ensure your legacy lives beyond you

The Nobel Story: A riddle of legacy Each October, the Nobel Prize Committee announces laureates in peace, literature, science, and economics. The names are secret

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Make the Summer Count: Eight easy ways to teach children generosity and create lasting memories

A few weeks ago, a colleague rushed into our meeting, apologizing for the casual appearance. School had been out for two days, and the carefully

Curiosity Triggers Valuable Ideas

“The two best interview subjects are children under 10 and people over 70 for the same reason; they say the first thing that comes to

Donations Instead of Flowers Keep Memories and Nonprofits Alive

It didn’t start out as a month of remembrances, but it is. I enjoyed reflecting on memories from childhood with Grandparent’s Day early in September.

Still in Search of the Secret Recipe

Four years ago, I wrote about finding the “secret recipe” for doing great philanthropy. I answered the question often asked, “How can I be sure

Strong Executive Directors Lead Healthy Nonprofits

Henry sits patiently at the back door every night. He parks in the middle of the metal threshold, so it’s hard to avoid stepping on

The How of Humble Inquiry–Dawn Style

When a reader takes the time to comment on something I’ve written it gets my attention. Did I hit my target or miss it all

Best Donor Responses to Charity Alarms

The alarm, blinking lights and a voice loudly announcing we should vacate the building immediately interrupted what had up to that moment been a productive